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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.16, 2,980.02 and 1,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.16, 2,980.02 and 1,263 is: 1,743.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.16 : 2,980.02 = 1,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.16/2,980.02 = 1,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.16x = 2,980.02 × 1,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.16x = 3,763,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,765.26/2,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.16

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